Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-20
Names Great Summer Resort
The GRAND NAVAL REvrEw-THE COMING
YACHT REGATTA


Special correspondence OF the journal
BAR HARBoR, Aug. II, 1887.
The past week has been the most brilliant
yet at this resort The arrival of the North
Atlantic squadron has enlivened everything
here, and added the coup de grace to social
gaieties. Never did Bar Harbor look gayer
than on Tuesday when The elite in all types
turned out en- masse to view the parade and
drill of the troops from the ships, which took
place in Woodbury. Park The heavy tread
of marching feet awoke everybody and every
thing into new life and vigor, and the scene
that was presented to the thousands of spec
tators was magnificent and gaudy. Over
seven hundred men consisting of marines and
blue jackets participated. The day was
beautiful and the cool northerly breezes that
we're prevalent throughout the morning.
famed the perspiriDg brows of the soldiers,
and kept in motion the dazzling ribbons and
majestic white and red feathers of the ladies
who gave color and beauty to the occasion
All the bellies were out looking their neat
est to give the men in brass buttons a hearty
reception, Buckboards filled with ladies and
noted gentlemen crowded the streets every
where, and the sidewalks were jammed with
pedestrians. Admiral Luce was present look
ing as gay and high spirited any of the
younger set. The sailors, notw outstanding
1t was something new for them, underwent
the movements of the drill like trained in
tantry. Secretary Whitney arrived this
evening and will inspect the ships next Fri
day.
The pleasant weather has been welcome
boon to those who have come to enjoy outdoor
amusements at this place. The present week
promises to be the gayest of any. and the
no ell pr0pretors are all smiling at the pros
poets before them. All of the houses are
filled to Overlooking. and crowds of excur
sionists are making their way hither each
week.
Next week occurs the open Yacht regatta,
and the largest number of people ever seen
at this resort are expected. Yachts of all
kinds are on their way here, while the harbor
is now fairly alive with white sails, and
smoke stacks of sailing and steam crafts.
The regatta will be the main attraction of the
season, and the managers are now looking
toward to its success with much anxiety. Ii
the day is clear and the wind blows freely
from the northwest or southeast it certainly
will not fail of its purpose. So far the yachts
Guiana, Iroquois and Stranger have entered
tor the race.
Tue waters of the bay have attracted many
of late to the shore, and perhaps the squad
ron has drawn more. The girls have all been
busy in their attempts to entertain the naval
officials, and it is said that more real flirting
has been done here the past week than ever
before
A soiree Mdidngtque will come off at the
Rodick tomorrow evening 1t bids fair to be
one of the great social events of the season.
Mrs Chas. Denson, the distinguished actress
of Madison Square Theatre will be the chief at
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STORY of Rosioa" by Dobson and Boots
behind the Curtain by Mrs. Burton N. Har
rison. There will also be tableaux and music,
both vocal and instrumental.
The first of series of reception balls in
honor of the naval officers came off at the
Newport last Tuesday evening. The affair
was managed by Mrs. j. Biddle Porter of
Philsdelphia and the largest crowd assembled
that has been seen at dance here this season.
The decorations were magnificent
Mr.. Chas. T. Howe gave reception and
private german at the Belmont last Wednes-
day evening.
The lawn tennis tournament is still pro-
pressing at Mossley Hall, and much skill with
the tennis racquet is being exhibited. Mr.
r. +. Brinley, of Trinity College, is among
the players,
Elk. Mayor Cooper, of New York, has en-
gag q q cottage GU heuo street, anu Will sOOu
JOIN his family who are already here.
/ Miss McNichol. the beautiful daughter of
Hon. Archibald McNchol, of Calais, is the
/ leading society belle at the Grand Central
this season.
Admiral Luce and family have taken
rooms at the st. Sauveur, and will remain
| here until O .tober.
Hon. Charles Boutelle arrived on the
Richmond Wednesday.
Rides up Green Mountain are now in vogue